Social Psychology: How Other People Influence Our Thoughts and Actions [2 volumes]
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Psychology, Social Psychology, Family & Relationships![Cover of the book Social Psychology: How Other People Influence Our Thoughts and Actions [2 volumes] by , ABC-CLIO](https://www.kuoky.com/images/2016/december/500x500/9781610695923-sYxB_500x.jpg)
| Author: | ISBN: | 9781610695923 | |
| Publisher: | ABC-CLIO | Publication: | December 12, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Greenwood | Language: | English |
| Author: | |
| ISBN: | 9781610695923 |
| Publisher: | ABC-CLIO |
| Publication: | December 12, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Greenwood |
| Language: | English |
This book provides an introduction to social psychology that covers its history, theories, and core concepts. It explains intrapersonal (how others influence our views about ourselves) and interpersonal (how we think about and act toward other people) applications of this discipline in today's society.
• Presents perspectives on many contemporary issues—such as shooting events, terrorism, autism, post-traumatic effects on veterans, transgender issues, prejudice, and antisocial behavior—that help readers to develop critical thinking abilities
• Briefly reviews the contributions of famous psychologists and well-known social psychology experiments
• Examines topics holistically, providing a thorough and accessible overview of the subject
• Includes a bibliography of print and electronic sources for further study as well as a glossary that defines unfamiliar terms
This book provides an introduction to social psychology that covers its history, theories, and core concepts. It explains intrapersonal (how others influence our views about ourselves) and interpersonal (how we think about and act toward other people) applications of this discipline in today's society.
• Presents perspectives on many contemporary issues—such as shooting events, terrorism, autism, post-traumatic effects on veterans, transgender issues, prejudice, and antisocial behavior—that help readers to develop critical thinking abilities
• Briefly reviews the contributions of famous psychologists and well-known social psychology experiments
• Examines topics holistically, providing a thorough and accessible overview of the subject
• Includes a bibliography of print and electronic sources for further study as well as a glossary that defines unfamiliar terms
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